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AIMS OF THE ASSOCIATION
To EducateSet Training StandardsImprove Customer ServiceOriginate and Implement Codes of PracticePromote Quality AssuranceSet Technical StandardsTraining and DevelopmentRepresent Members Interests
ASSET History
ASSET was set up in 1995 in response to concerns about the
standard of maintenance in the diving industry and the
ever-increasing tide of Health and Safety and consumer legislation.
Mission Statement
ASSET is dedicated to improving the quality of Scuba equipment maintenance
through technician education, and to assist the technician to demonstrate his
competence. To develop Codes of Practice and working procedures in order to
assist the dive center workshop meet its Health and Safety obligations. To
interact with such organizations as HSE and engender confidence in our
industry's ability to self regulate maintenance activities.
The ASSET Scheme
The ASSET scheme was placed before the HSE in 1997, since which time it has
enjoyed a reputation for quality. The essential elements of the ASSET scheme are
as follows:
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Technician training courses covering all areas of
maintenance activity.
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Certification of Technicians providing a benchmark for
competence.
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Codes of Practice, addressing the main technical activities
of Equipment Maintenance (CP1), Cylinder Testing (CP2), Oxygen cleaning,
Conversion and inspection (CP3) Breathing Gas Production (CP4).
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A maintenance and test station approval program, based on
the Codes of Practice and implemented by IDEST.
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Technician Qualifications and Training
ASSET Qualified Engineers & Technicians
ASSET Technician qualifications indicate that Technicians have received sound
theoretical and practical training. In order to ensure the required standard, a
comprehensive range of training courses have been developed:
The ASSET scheme is unequalled anywhere in the diving
world.
Training grades awarded following training
On completion of a Dive Industry Technicians Course (DITC),
students receive ASSET Membership at the grade of Technician
On completion of the 4 day Combined pt1 & pt2 Cylinder Testing Course, students receive ASSET
Membership at the grade of Cylinder Testing Technician
Annual renewal of Membership is due in April of each year.
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